Study Abroad

Paine College is your gateway to the world, and study abroad is the road that will take you there! Study abroad is an opportunity for you to take university courses related to your major in another country. You will have the opportunity to build an international network, to learn another language, to explore another country and to gain an international perspective. Study abroad requires much forethought and preparation. Review the tips below to begin to prepare for your study abroad journey.

Identify yourself – what are your personal and professional goals, and how will a study abroad affect those? Choose a country to study in based on your long-term goals.

Meet with the Office of Leadership Development to create a customized study abroad plan that fits your situation. Submit a Study Abroad Interest form
and fill out a Study Abroad Goals and Planning form.

Meet with the Office of Financial Aid at least one semester prior to your intended study abroad to discuss tuition and financial aid options.

Do your research – take the time to learn about the culture of the country that you plan visit. Knowing cultural norms, including the major language spoken, will make your study abroad much more meaningful.

Create a budget and stick to it; the Office of Leadership Development can help you with this.

Study Abroad Timeline

12-15 months before studying abroad:

Submit the Study Abroad Interest form to the Office of Leadership
Development

Complete the Study Abroad Goals and Planning form

Confirm your eligibility to study abroad from Paine College

Attend a Study Abroad advising session

Meet with the Office of Leadership Development to create a customized study abroad
plan

Meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses that you plan to take, and their transferability

Meet with the Office of Financial Aid to inform them of your plans to study abroad and to discuss financial aid options for study abroad